In modern work culture, remote management is a relatively new concept that has been intensified due to the new dynamics created by the quarantine and the advent of officeless companies. It is a form of leadership with its own perks, especially when it comes to a better work-life balance, fewer office expenses, and higher productivity, [...]
In modern work culture, it’s almost impossible to get the job done without using at least one technology solution. Programs, tools, and applications were created to make people and businesses’ lives easier, and they are pretty good at it. In fact, they are becoming indispensable methods to increase work productivity, collaboration levels, and overall success. [...]
Modern working can mean anything from a shared physical workspace to a remote situation where people work individually across the globe while collaborating as part of a team. Regardless of where you work, asynchronous communication means the same thing: a delay between when communication is sent and when it is replied to. Asynchronous communication is [...]
Holiday and leave management is an important aspect of any company, big or small. While it may seem like an easy task, it is so much more than simply looking at a timesheet. For example, you may need to differentiate between different types of time off, such as vacation time, personal leave, maternity leave, medical [...]
Every new project comes with costs, deliverables, deadlines, and demands. Failing to manage all of these moving parts could result in lost money, wasted resources, and failed projects. Fortunately, following the project life cycle methodology can bring order to the bedlam. The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines the project life cycle as, “a collection of [...]
You probably fit one of these two categories: either you had at least one Starbucks drink in your life or you had the curiosity to find out what all the hype is about. The popularity of the coffee company (and a lot of other drinks) is undeniable, Starbucks managed to create a universal appeal not [...]
No business can operate in isolation. To gain sustainable success, it’s essential to know how you are performing and how your competitors are performing. This allows you to compare your progress against your own projections and against industry averages. Competitive benchmarking is a practice that allows you to make accurate comparisons with other companies operating [...]
For more than a year now, we have existed in a world where social distancing, lockdowns, and isolation are the norm. As the Covid-19 vaccine continues to roll out, there are glimmers of life returning to normal. Normal. Normal? The fact of the matter is that the pandemic revealed that there are many new ways [...]
Speculate to accumulate, so the old saying goes. Businesses deal with risk every day, but some are better than others at doing so. Read on to discover the five main strategies of project management risk mitigation. There is always a risk in pursuing any business strategy. Organizations with long term innovation programs are especially vulnerable [...]
While talent can attract customers, retaining them is a whole other challenge. Today, you will learn that building on loyalty is more profitable than recruiting new clients. Some of the most effective ways for marketing agencies to retain clients include establishing a good product fit, setting realistic expectations, having monthly reports and implementing a leads [...]
